Technical Content and Proposal Writer
RemoteMontréal, Quebec, Canada
Job Summary
Review RFPs and opportunities to understand client needs, risks, and strategic fit, then summarize key requirements to inform go/no-go decisions. Identify clarification questions, assumptions, and potential solution approaches while researching clients, sectors, and technologies to strengthen recommendations. Collaborate with subject-matter experts to develop strategies, technical solutions, and work plans, then write and edit executive summaries, project approaches, and proposal content. Develop compelling case studies that communicate client challenges and measurable results, translating technical concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences. Maintain and improve the library of proposal content, case studies, and company credentials while adapting existing materials for different clients and formats.
Required Qualifications
- Approximately 4–6 years of experience in technical, proposal, business, content, communications, or professional-services writing
- Excellent written English, with the ability to write clearly, persuasively, and concisely
- Strong research, analytical, interviewing, writing, and editing skills
- The ability to understand complex or technical subject matter and communicate it clearly to different audiences
- Experience interpreting detailed requirements, briefs, RFPs, or similar documents and transforming them into tailored written responses
- The ability to synthesize information from multiple contributors and identify the strongest story, argument, or solution
- Strong critical thinking and sound judgment; you're comfortable asking questions and challenging assumptions when something is unclear
- Excellent attention to detail without losing sight of the larger strategic objective
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with technical, creative, strategic, and business stakeholders
- Good time management skills and the ability to manage multiple writing assignments and priorities
- Available during Montreal working hours
- Comfortable using tools such as Slack to stay engaged with their team and contribute to the company culture
- Strong self-managers and proactive communicators
- Written and verbal communication skills in French
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a digital agency, technology company, consulting firm, or professional-services environment
- A background in journalism, communications, science, technology, research, or another field that involves making complex information accessible
- Experience writing case studies, technical content, thought leadership, white papers, or long-form content
- An understanding of web design, UX, software development, or digital strategy
- Knowledge of Drupal, WordPress, or other web technologies
- Experience working with higher education, government, nonprofit, or public-sector organizations
- Familiarity with public-sector RFPs or procurement processes
- Candidates based in Montreal are preferred
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